What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[TheAutumnWind]

Does anyone have these interior lights? Curious to see some pics at night with them.

They look good and reviews are good. I am curious how they compare to stockers with leds. Get some!

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Having some weird issue with the trans not going into drive occasionally. Seems like it may happen mostly first thing in the morning when cold?

I've replaced the shifter cable before and that looks solid.

Shifts fine. Works normal more often then not.

Always seems to be an issue when it's just the wife and kids and I am at work of course tho I have noticed it once. Putting it back in park and then in D seems to get it working. Maybe shifter cable again?

Fluid is clean. Have not pan dropped and replaced filter in nearly 100k so I'm sure that's due.

 

[Rocket Man]

I read the "split lengthwise" part this morning and just noticed in the info box it says "slip-on". Technically, it's still correct.

From description: "Summit Racing™ wire wraps are made of heat-retardant, woven polymer material split lengthwise for easy installation. These flexible wraps spring closed around your wire bundles for a snug fit without ties or tape..."

My bad. I didn’t read the entire description.

 

[Rocket Man]

Having some weird issue with the trans not going into drive occasionally. Seems like it may happen mostly first thing in the morning when cold?

I've replaced the shifter cable before and that looks solid.

Shifts fine. Works normal more often then not.

Always seems to be an issue when it's just the wife and kids and I am at work of course tho I have noticed it once. Putting it back in park and then in D seems to get it working. Maybe shifter cable again?

Fluid is clean. Have not pan dropped and replaced filter in nearly 100k so I'm sure that's due.

You could disconnect the cable at the trans and see if it’s binding by working the shift lever.

 

[clandr1]

Replaced the backlighting in my HVAC controls this morning. Pretty tedious, but better than having to buy a new one.

 

[Rocket Man]

Replaced the backlighting in my HVAC controls this morning. Pretty tedious, but better than having to buy a new one.

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I’ve done some of that, I know what you mean.

 

[clandr1]

I last changed my transmission fluid around 200k miles, and since then I've had a recurring occasional slip from a dead stop, as well as an occasional hesitation when downshifting to pass on the highway. After doing some reading, it seems the symptoms may be traced back to my using Dexron 6, when the vehicle calls for Dexron 3. Dexron 6 is supposedly backwards compatible, but after doing some research it seems the viscosity rating is lower for Dexron 6, meaning the fluid is thinner, which can apparently mess with fluid pressure in higher mileage transmissions.

Today I changed the fluid back to Dexron 3, and will drive it for a while to see if it solves my slip/hesitation issue.

FYI, after driving for the last couple of weeks, this hasn't changed the behavior of my transmission, sadly.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

FYI, after driving for the last couple of weeks, this hasn't changed the behavior of my transmission, sadly.

Thats a good bit of miles on a 4l60.

 

[clandr1]

Thats a good bit of miles on a 4l60.

Yep, I’m afraid a rebuild is in the not too distant future.

 

[Rocket Man]

FYI, after driving for the last couple of weeks, this hasn't changed the behavior of my transmission, sadly.

I heard Dex6 is actually better for older transmissions, depends on where you read the info. I didn’t think it was going to help you but we can always hope, right? Consensus does seem to be that 150k is about average for the life of a 4l60 though so I’d say you got your money’s worth out of that one. Mine went at about 140k but that was also right after I installed a supercharger so I’m sure that hurried it along.

 

[TollKeeper]

Lol. I have no wife to explain anything to. I do want I want!

 

[Rocket Man]

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I was wondering if anybody got that reference!

 

[George B]

I heard Dex6 is actually better for older transmissions, depends on where you read the info. I didn’t think it was going to help you but we can always hope, right? Consensus does seem to be that 150k is about average for the life of a 4l60 though so I’d say you got your money’s worth out of that one. Mine went at about 140k but that was also right after I installed a supercharger so I’m sure that hurried it along.

So we are lucky to have 260k on one in our Envoy…

 

[Rocket Man]

So we are lucky to have 260k on one in our Envoy…

Extremely lucky, that’s an exception. They don’t usually don’t last that long but it’s an Envoy so it’s a lot easier on it than a full size suv.

 

[George B]

Extremely lucky, that’s an exception. They don’t usually don’t last that long but it’s an Envoy so it’s a lot easier on it than a full size suv.

True. We even towed our boat with it for 5 years but It’s only a 16.5’ with a 50hp.

 

[ivin74]

Does anyone have these interior lights? Curious to see some pics at night with them.

I purchase the interior door panel lights and boy do they put out some light. The before picture has and LED bulb and that light looks dim compare to the new LED light assembly. I turned off the lights in the garage to show the brightness but the pictures do no justice

 

[ivin74]

I heard Dex6 is actually better for older transmissions, depends on where you read the info. I didn’t think it was going to help you but we can always hope, right? Consensus does seem to be that 150k is about average for the life of a 4l60 though so I’d say you got your money’s worth out of that one. Mine went at about 140k but that was also right after I installed a supercharger so I’m sure that hurried it along.

I guess I'm lucky, my suv just passed 183k and it still going strong.

 

[Dantheman-2003]

How about this for a simple thread. I know a lot of us do simple stuff to our trucks everyday and we don't make a new thread for everything we do. So if you did something neat, simple, or just want to brag about a new cool piece you threw on your ride post it up. I figure this thread will also bring inspiration to others as well.

I'll start.....

Today I did some spring cleaning to the my '01 Tahoe. I washed it and cleaned out the inside. I also ordered some new JL audio speakers for the doors and front and rear Weathertech floor mats. I also put some sound deadening material in the doors.

Jack your post count up, and post away.
-Ben

2005 GMC Yukon:
Today I replaced rear brakes and rotors. Autozone $185. My only regret is I should have replaced the parking brake shoes. Will have to tear down and redo. Lesson learned!
Dan

 

[Rocket Man]

I guess I'm lucky, my suv just passed 183k and it still going strong.

Well you have to realize members of this forum should have better results than the general population because we actually maintain our vehicles way better than the general population, including transmission fluid and filter changes. Im sure most owners don’t ever maintain the trans. I know the previous owner(s) of my truck never changed the fluid and filter once in the 110k miles it had on it before I bought it.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Had the o2 sensor(Denso?) swapped out. Got a little better, but pretty much doing the same thing. I think I'll pull the plugs to see what they look like, then maybe change the maf sensor. I have a spare oem. Still no cel.